Receiving and Inventory Control Lead

Position Summary:

The Receiving and Inventory Control Lead is responsible for overseeing the receiving, inspection, and storage of raw materials, components, and supplies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate inventory control to support production schedules, minimize downtime, and maintain optimal material availability for manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead daily operations of the receiving area, ensuring all raw materials, components, and supplies are unloaded, inspected, and accurately recorded.

- Verify shipments against purchase orders and material specifications; document and report any discrepancies to procurement and quality control teams.

- Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines to meet manufacturing schedules.

- Maintain organized and labeled storage areas for raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and finished goods.

- Perform regular inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliations to maintain system accuracy and prevent material shortages.

- Monitor usage of raw materials and update inventory systems to ensure accurate, real-time data for production planning.

- Supervise, train, and mentor receiving and inventory staff, fostering a culture of safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and industry regulations, including OSHA and company-specific standards.

- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.

- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production, and Procurement teams to resolve inventory or material flow issues quickly.

- Generate detailed reports on material availability, inventory accuracy, and performance metrics for management review.

- Follows safety requirements for the facility and position, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follows environmental and hazardous waste disposal procedure.

- Participates in process improvements and other operational activities.

- Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

- High School Diploma

- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing receiving or inventory control, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and production scheduling.

Technical Skills:

- Forklift certification

- Experience with ERP or MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for inventory and materials management.

Core Competencies:

- Ability to foster trusting relationships, teamwork, and cross collaboration.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

- Ability to hold others accountable through effective leadership.

- Demonstrates personal accountability for results.

Organizational Competencies: Continuous Improvement, Continuous Learning, Agility, Active Listening and Understanding, Inclusive Decision Making, Customer Focus, Growth Mindset, Steadfast Ethics and Integrity, Creative Problem Solving, Broad Perspective

Physical Requirements:Able to list 50 lbs., stand and walk for prolonged periods of time on the manufacturing floor.

Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to manufacturing equipment and machinery, forklifts, and pallets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to hot and cold weather conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in all areas of the production plant.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

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